Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

Start to finish :  30 minutes    Makes 6 servings

1               pound  ground beef
1               small onion chopped
2               garlic cloves , minced
1               cup ketchup
1               cans (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2            cup beef broth
1/4            cup chili sauce
1               teaspoon chili powder
1/2            teaspoon ground cumin
1/4            teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4            teaspoon salt
1/4            teaspoon  coarsely ground  pepper
6               hamburger buns  , split
2               tablespoons butter  , softened

1 .    In a large skillet , cook beef  and onion  over medium heat  for 6 to 8 minutes  or until  beef is no onger pink , breaking  up beef  into crumbles  ; drain. Add garlic ; cook 1 to 2 minutes  longer . Stir in  the ketchup , chilies  , broth , chili sauce  and seasonings . Bring  to a boil . Reduce heat ; simmer  uncovered  for 15 minutes  stirring occasionally .
2 .     Meamwhile , spread cut sides  of buns  with butter  . Place  on baking sheets  , buttered sides up . Broil 4 inches  from the heat  for 1 to 2 minutes  or until toasted . Serve beef mixture on buns .

Sloppy joes are a favorite  of adults and kids . Just add a little Southwestern spiciness  to a basic traditional recipe .